Fangchengbao Ti7 — BYD Ti7 (GCC AWD)Owner's Guide · Fangchengbao

Ti7 — BYD Ti7 (GCC AWD) Complete Guide

A boxy family super-hybrid from the Leopard family — 7 screens, a 4.5 L fridge, an 1,880 L trunk, and 1,300 km total range. The Gulf headline: official in KSA as the BYD Ti7 from SAR 139,900 with a 6-year warranty — Kuwait coming 2026 via Alghanim.

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Overview

The practical Gulf family first: school runs and groceries on electric, and Riyadh-Jeddah or Kuwait-Dubai with barely a fuel stop — plus rear entertainment that keeps the kids quiet. Not a dune machine, and that's by design.

  • ✅ Official in KSA: BYD Ti7 (the brand's 12th model there) from SAR 139,900 or SAR 1,499/mo
  • Official warranty: 6 yr/150,000 km vehicle + 8 yr/200,000 km battery + 6 yr roadside
  • 1,300 km CLTC total + a real EV range of ~95-140 km
  • 7 screens + 4.5 L fridge (-6° to 50°C) + 20 speakers + 45 storage spots
  • TSC tire-blowout control — stays stable at up to 80 km/h for 30 km

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Range1,300 kmBattery35.6 kWhPower489 HP0–1004.5 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
6.6 kW
~6h full charge

~6.6 kW AC ⚠️ — a full 35.6 kWh charge in one night from a wallbox.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
72 kW
30–80% in 18 min

Up to 72 kW DC: 30→80% in about 17.5 min — excellent for a hybrid, though with petrol on board you'll rarely need DC at all.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 12.64 EGP
home, 0–100%

V2L: 6 kW — 6 kW V2L — a full campsite. At low SOC the engine auto-starts as a generator ⚠️ keep the exhaust away from tents.

Gulf charging notes

  • EV range is 135 km CLTC (26.6 kWh) or 200 km RWD / 190 AWD (35.6 kWh) — a real Gulf ~95-140 km. Enough for most days without a drop of petrol.
  • Above 40°C with AC expect ~15-18% EV-range loss — plan on the real number, not the brochure.
  • LFP pack: a full 100% charge every 1-2 weeks calibrates the range gauge — keep the rest at 20-80%.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
849 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.49 KWD
monthly: 0.122 KWD · daily: 0.004 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.123 KWD/yr
−99%
690.614 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Driving Modes

EV-Only

Silent pure EV — a real ~95-140 km depending on pack and heat.

Best for
Every normal day: work, school runs, groceries.
Behaviour
Engine stays completely off.

Hybrid Auto (HEV)

The system manages engine and electric automatically — engine mostly generates, motors drive.

Best for
Road trips and highways.
Behaviour
Best overall economy — with a smooth electric feel throughout.

SOC Hold

Holds the battery at a set level or charges toward a target — petrol covers the rest.

Best for
Trips: hold 50%+ on the highway, then glide into the next city on silent electric.
Behaviour
The engine runs more to preserve charge.

Sport

Full system power — 0-100 in 4.5 s (China AWD) / 5.3 s per official KSA specs ⚠️.

Best for
Quick overtakes and highway merges.
Behaviour
Both motors + generator at full readiness — higher consumption.

Off-road (light)

Traction maps for light sand and dirt tracks — with 24°/25° angles and 600 mm wading. A soft-roader, not a dune car.

Best for
The track to camp and sabkha — not the dune face.
Behaviour
Smarter torque split (AWD) and gentler stability intervention.

Fuel

Tank size
58 L
Combined consumption
4.9 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1300 km
≈ 963.8 EGP/tank · 95
  • ~58-60 L tank ⚠️ + battery = 1,300 km CLTC combined. Rated 4.9 L/100km NEDC (charge-depleted) — expect higher real Gulf figures with AC and highway speeds.
  • The DMO setup here is REEV-like: the 115 kW 1.5T mostly works as a generator while the motors do the driving — so it feels electric even with the engine running.
  • 95 octane for the turbo engine.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

i99dash

FeaturedVerified
Third-party

Turn your BYD screen into a smart cockpit — Arabic AI voice assistant + Telegram remote control

  • Conversational AI voice assistant (full Arabic + English): “set temp to 22”, “open the window”, “where’s my car?”
  • Remote control via Telegram: lock/unlock, start AC, locate the car (car must be powered on)
  • Thousands of global radio stations + live TV channels on the car screen
  • Full comfort control: AC, seat heat/cool/massage, ambient lighting, fragrance system
  • Mini-app store: Prayer Times, Quran, wallpapers — new free mini apps monthly
  • Arabic, English and Russian · one-time ~5-min pairing, automatic OTA updates

Supports DiLink 5.0 (Song Plus/L, Han, Tang, Seal 07/06 GT, Sea Lion 06/07, Denza N7/N8/D9) and DiLink 5.1 (Han L, Tang L, Denza N9, Z9). Note: the international Atto 3 (DiLink 4) is not on the published compatibility list. Activate: scan the QR on the car screen, log in with Telegram.

Car ScreenTelegramFree tier · 48h trial of the ONE premium plan, then ~$50/yearWebsite

Import Screen Toolkit

Verified
Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

Verified
Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

Verified
Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Powertrain

Generator
115 kW 1.5T — mostly a generator (REEV-style)
Motors
200 kW rear (RWD) · AWD adds a 160 kW front
0-100
4.5 s (China AWD) / 5.3 s per official KSA spec ⚠️
Consumption
4.9 L/100km NEDC (charge-depleted)

Battery & Range

Battery
26.6 or 35.6 kWh LFP
EV range
135 km CLTC (26.6) · 200 RWD / 190 AWD (35.6) — real ~95-140 km
Total range
1,300 km CLTC
Tank
~58-60 L ⚠️
Charging
72 kW DC (30→80% in ~17.5 min) · 6 kW V2L

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions
4,999 × 1,995 × 1,865 mm · 2,920 mm wheelbase
Curb weight
2,230-2,480 kg
Trunk
Up to 1,880 L seats folded + 45 storage spots
Light off-road
24° approach / 25° departure · 600 mm wading — soft-roader

Cabin & Tech

Screens
7 screens: 15.6" center + 26" W-HUD + two 13" rear pads and more
Fridge
4.5 L — cools to -6°C and warms to 50°C!
Audio
20 speakers
Suspension & stability
DiSus-C + TSC tire-blowout control
Smart driving
God's Eye B with lidar (Ultra) or God's Eye C · optional Lingyuan drone on Ultra ⚠️ Gulf functionality unconfirmed

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Pre-condition before driving

In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.

Prayer mode

Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.

Charging in Ramadan

Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.

The fridge in Gulf heat — the feature you'll get addicted to

The 4.5 L fridge chills to -6°C: actually cold water after two hours in the sun, and the kids' milk on long drives. It also warms to 50°C in winter for coffee. Fire it up from the screen or by voice before you get in.

Straight talk: not a dune car

24°/25° angles, 600 mm wading, and 2.2-2.5 tonnes = soft-roader. The track to camp and sabkha? Fine with aired-down tires. Following a Bao 5/8 into the dune bowl? No — you'll bog and crack bumpers. Buy it for family practicality, not serious desert work.

KSA official vs gray — the warranty gap is huge

The official KSA car (BYD Ti7): 6 yr/150,000 km warranty + 8 yr/200,000 km battery + 6 yr roadside. A China gray import: zero of all that. On a car with 7 screens, a fridge, and lidar, that warranty gap is genuinely worth thousands of dinars.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

BYD app (official cars)

Recommended

Official KSA cars pair with the regional BYD app. China-spec imports need the Chinese app — possibly a Chinese number/VPN.

NFC card

Backup card for your wallet.

Key fob

The classic key.

Driving Assist

ACC + lane keeping (L2)

L2

Adaptive cruise and lane keeping on official cars — a blessing on long KSA highways.

God's Eye B with lidar (Ultra) / God's Eye C

L2+Not in Gulf

China's Ultra trim runs lidar with God's Eye B, others get C — NOA smart-nav functionality in the Gulf is unconfirmed (maps) ⚠️ verify the KSA spec at purchase.

TSC — tire-blowout stability control

On a high-speed blowout the system balances braking and torque to keep you straight — and lets you continue stably at up to 80 km/h for 30 km to reach safety. Gold for scorching Gulf tarmac.

Safety

  • TSC blowout control

    Auto stability after a blowout + safe continuation at up to 80 km/h for 30 km.

  • LFP battery

    Thermally stable chemistry — the right call for Gulf summers.

  • DiSus-C

    Adaptive damping that reads the road and steadies the tall boxy body in corners and crosswinds.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Pre-cool before driving

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

Set up SOC Hold for a trip

  1. Before the highway: engage SOC Hold at 50%+
  2. Let petrol handle the high speeds
  3. Before entering the city: switch back to EV
  4. You arrive silent, on the cheapest kilometres

Fire up the fridge before a drive

  1. On the screen: Comfort → Fridge
  2. Pick cooling (-6°C…) or warming (up to 50°C)
  3. Load water/milk 10 min before moving
  4. Or by voice: 'turn on the fridge'

Set up the kids' rear screens

  1. Wake the two 13" rear pads from the center screen or directly
  2. Connect them to Wi-Fi / the car's hotspot
  3. Open video apps per child independently
  4. Parental control stays with the front screen

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Money Saver

    The SOC Hold trip strategy

    The PHEV secret: petrol is more efficient at highway speed, electricity is far cheaper in town. Hold SOC at 50%+ for the whole highway leg, release it as you enter the city — real savings on every Riyadh-Dammam or Kuwait-Dubai run.

  • Comfort

    The fridge in the heat — use it right

    4.5 L chilling to -6°C: frozen water bottles for school, heat-sensitive medication on summer errands, and chocolate that survives a parked car for the first time in your life. In winter flip it to 50°C warming for coffee. Works while parked in Camp mode.

  • Hidden Feature

    TSC: what actually happens when a tire blows

    A 120+ km/h blowout is the Gulf summer nightmare. TSC reacts in fractions of a second: balancing braking and torque across the three good wheels to prevent the swerve — then lets you continue stably at up to 80 km/h for 30 km. Don't stop on the highway shoulder: carry on to the nearest safe exit.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Trust the real number, not the brochure

    200 km CLTC electric is a Chinese lab number. Your Gulf reality: ~95-140 km depending on the pack, minus another ~15-18% above 40°C with AC. The good news? Even the real number covers your whole day — and petrol always has your back.

  • Tip

    LFP calibration every 1-2 weeks

    Charge 20-80% daily, but do a full 100% every 1-2 weeks so the range gauge stays accurate — LFP packs need it. The 'never brim the battery' advice is for NMC, not LFP.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Eyeing the Ultra with the drone? Permit first

    China's Ultra trim offers the roof-mounted Lingyuan drone. Remember: flying a drone in Kuwait, KSA, and the UAE requires registration and a civil-aviation permit, and no-fly zones are everywhere — factory-fitted doesn't mean legally exempt.

  • Money Saver

    The official-vs-gray math

    UAE grays start ~AED 105,000 and the official KSA car is SAR 139,900 — the gap isn't even big. The official car adds 6 years of warranty + 8 on the battery + roadside. On a car with this much electronics (7 screens, a fridge, lidar), a gray import is a gamble. Wait for the official launch if your country is on the list.

  • Comfort

    45 storage spots — find them all

    The car is riddled with hidden compartments: under the trunk floor, under-seat drawers, door shelving. In week one, take 10 minutes to 'search' your own car — then dedicate one spot to spare sunglasses and one to the kids' chargers.

  • Tip

    Set up the W-HUD and keep your eyes up

    The 26-inch W-HUD throws speed, nav, and ADAS info onto the glass. Dial in its height and brightness on day one (polarized sunglasses can wash it out ⚠️) — in a car with 7 screens, the HUD is the one that keeps your eyes off all the others.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Don't follow a Bao 5 into the dune bowl

    The boxy look deceives — but it's 24°/25° angles, 600 mm wading, and no diff locks. The camp track and packed sand? Air down and go. Serious dunes? Leave them to the Bao 5/8 crowd. Desert honesty beats desert image.

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Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: via Denza channel: ~8 years battery (market-dependent)

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FAQ

  • Same car, three labels: in China it's the 'Fangchengbao Tai 7 / Leopard Titanium 7' from BYD's off-road arm; in KSA it's officially the 'BYD Ti7'. Bought in KSA = full official warranty. A 'Titanium 7' in UAE import showrooms (AED 105,000-149,000) = a China-spec gray with no warranty ⚠️ with the official UAE launch imminent.

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Reviewed: 2026-06-12